Jiri Prochazka Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was Jiri Prochazka born?
A. 1989
B. 1992
C. 1995
D. 1990
Answer: B. 1992
Q2. Where was Jiri Prochazka born?
A. Prague, Czech Republic
B. Brno, Czech Republic
C. Znojmo, Czechoslovakia
D. Ostrava, Czech Republic
Answer: C. Znojmo, Czechoslovakia
Q3. What is one of Jiri Prochazka’s well-known nicknames associated with his Japanese-inspired philosophy?
A. The Czech Hammer
B. The Czech Samurai
C. The Brno Bomber
D. The Eastern Beast
Answer: B. The Czech Samurai
Q4. What does the nickname/initials “BJP” commonly associated with Prochazka stand for in Czech (colloquial battle-cry meaning)?
A. Best Jiri Prochazka
B. Bomby jak pica (roughly “bomb the st out of them”)
C. Brno Jiu-Jitsu Power
D. Big Jump Punch
Answer: B. Bomby jak pica (roughly “bomb the st out of them”)
Q5. At what approximate age did Prochazka lose his father?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: B. 6
Q6. Before focusing on martial arts, Prochazka was involved in which activity as a teenager that included organized group fights?
A. Professional boxing clubs
B. Football (soccer) hooligan groups supporting FC Zbrojovka Brno
C. Ice hockey rivalries
D. Competitive swimming teams
Answer: B. Football (soccer) hooligan groups supporting FC Zbrojovka Brno
Q7. Approximately how many street fights has Prochazka stated he participated in during his youth?
A. Around 20–30
B. More than 100
C. Fewer than 10
D. Exactly 50
Answer: B. More than 100
Q8. Which martial arts did Prochazka primarily begin training in around ages 16–17 to channel his energy?
A. Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling only
B. Muay Thai, with elements of karate and judo
C. Pure freestyle wrestling
D. Taekwondo and boxing exclusively
Answer: B. Muay Thai, with elements of karate and judo
Q9. Which classic Japanese text and philosophy strongly influenced Prochazka’s mindset and training approach?
A. The Art of War by Sun Tzu
B. The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and Bushido principles
C. Hagakure only
D. Zen and the Art of Archery
Answer: B. The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and Bushido principles
Q10. In which year did Prochazka make his professional MMA debut?
A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2014
D. 2015
Answer: B. 2012
Q11. In which Czech promotion did Prochazka begin his professional career and win an early light heavyweight title?
A. OKTAGON MMA
B. Gladiator Fighting Championship (GCF)
C. Fight Club Prague
D. Czech MMA Federation
Answer: B. Gladiator Fighting Championship (GCF)
Q12. Prochazka was the inaugural light heavyweight champion of which Japanese promotion?
A. Pride FC
B. Rizin Fighting Federation
C. Deep
D. Shooto
Answer: B. Rizin Fighting Federation
Q13. Whom did Prochazka defeat to become the inaugural Rizin light heavyweight champion?
A. C.B. Dollaway
B. Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal
C. Brandon Halsey
D. Fabio Maldonado
Answer: B. Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal
Q14. In which UFC event did Prochazka make his promotional debut?
A. UFC 250
B. UFC 251
C. UFC 255
D. UFC Fight Night 170
Answer: B. UFC 251
Q15. How did Prochazka win his UFC debut against Volkan Oezdemir?
A. Submission in round 1
B. Unanimous decision
C. Knockout (punches) in round 2
D. TKO via doctor stoppage
Answer: C. Knockout (punches) in round 2
Q16. By what signature technique did Prochazka finish Dominick Reyes in their 2021 bout?
A. Rear-naked choke
B. Spinning back elbow
C. Flying knee
D. Armbar
Answer: B. Spinning back elbow
Q17. At which event did Prochazka win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship?
A. UFC 274
B. UFC 275
C. UFC 276
D. UFC 300
Answer: B. UFC 275
Q18. Whom did Prochazka defeat to become UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and by what method?
A. Jan Blachowicz by knockout
B. Glover Teixeira by rear-naked choke in round 5
C. Alex Pereira by decision
D. Anthony Smith by TKO
Answer: B. Glover Teixeira by rear-naked choke in round 5
Q19. What historic distinction does Prochazka hold in the UFC?
A. First European light heavyweight champion
B. First Czech fighter to win a UFC championship
C. Youngest light heavyweight champion
D. First to win titles in two weight classes
Answer: B. First Czech fighter to win a UFC championship
Q20. Approximately what is Jiri Prochazka’s listed height?
A. 5’11” (180 cm)
B. 6’1″ (185 cm)
C. 6’3″ (193 cm)
D. 6’6″ (198 cm)
Answer: C. 6’3″ (193 cm)
Q21. What is Prochazka’s approximate reach?
A. 74 inches
B. 76 inches
C. 80 inches (203 cm)
D. 84 inches
Answer: C. 80 inches (203 cm)
Q22. At which gym in Brno does Prochazka primarily train?
A. Allstars Training Center
B. Jetsaam Gym Brno
C. American Top Team
D. Jackson-Wink MMA
Answer: B. Jetsaam Gym Brno
Q23. Against which opponent has Prochazka suffered two UFC losses (both in title-related bouts)?
A. Glover Teixeira
B. Alex Pereira
C. Jamahal Hill
D. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Answer: B. Alex Pereira
Q24. How many of Prochazka’s professional wins (as of recent records around 32 wins) have come by knockout/TKO?
A. About 10
B. About 15
C. Approximately 28
D. All of them
Answer: C. Approximately 28
Q25. In addition to combat sports, which other activities did Prochazka pursue in his youth?
A. Professional tennis and swimming
B. Amateur football, freestyle BMX, and floorball
C. Competitive chess and gymnastics
D. Rugby and weightlifting only
Answer: B. Amateur football, freestyle BMX, and floorball